Maintenance Engineer - 408013

Atrium; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Atrium in New Jersey seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maximize plant efficiency by optimizing utilities, minimizing downtime, and leading reliability-centered maintenance programs across production units.

You will oversee utility systems, drive capital projects, mentor technicians, coordinate with operations, and manage budgets, with a strong focus on safety and asset longevity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, food processing, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies including PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, and TPM.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience guiding maintenance personnel and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility utility systems (steam, boiler, water, compressed air) and track performance metrics.
• Drive reliability improvements and proactive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Production to maximize uptime and support quality objectives.
• Lead capital and process improvement projects from concept to startup.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

RCM

TPM

PDM

PM

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization focused on producing high-quality products for customers across diverse markets. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on innovation and employee development, the organization offers a collaborative work environment where team members are empowered to contribute to process improvements, operational efficiency, and long‑term business success. Our client is seeking a

Client Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization focused on producing high-quality products for customers across diverse markets. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on innovation and employee development, the organization offers a collaborative work environment where team members are empowered to contribute to process improvements, operational efficiency, and long‑term business success. Our client is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$80k - $115k

Position Overview

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in maximizing plant efficiency by optimizing utilities and minimizing downtime across all production units. This position is responsible for identifying and resolving maintenance challenges, implementing reliability‑focused maintenance strategies, overseeing improvement projects, and driving continuous process improvements to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities Of The Maintenance Engineer

• Oversee the operation and performance of facility utility systems, including steam, boiler, water, and compressed air infrastructure, while tracking and reporting monthly utility usage and performance metrics.
• Drive equipment reliability and asset performance improvements through proactive maintenance strategies and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Production teams to improve operational efficiency, maximize uptime, and support quality objectives.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for utility systems, maintenance processes, and equipment‑related challenges.
• Support maintenance technicians by providing engineering expertise, troubleshooting assistance, and practical solutions to complex issues.
• Conduct failure analyses to determine underlying causes of recurring equipment problems and implement effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment longevity and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain regular communication with Operations leadership and functional teams to align maintenance priorities and activities.
• Identify and source necessary parts, materials, and resources required to support maintenance and repair efforts.
• Lead capital and process improvement projects from concept through execution, including planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, installation oversight, and startup support.
• Analyze equipment performance trends and maintenance data to identify opportunities for long‑term reliability improvements.
• Manage and monitor third‑party service providers and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with project requirements.

Required Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Engineer

• 3+ years of engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, food processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance methodologies including PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, and TPM.
• Understanding of engineering standards and safety practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating, training, and motivating maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to estimate, plan, schedule, and complete work orders effectively.
• Experience managing budgets and estimating project costs.
• Knowledge of capital expenditure management and return‑on‑investment principles.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Engineer

• Experience with plant utility systems including boilers, steam distribution, water treatment, and compressed air systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Project management and commissioning experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and organizational performance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(K) plan with company match and annual discretionary contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fitness membership reimbursement program.
• Educational assistance program.